Who's That Girl? A 'New Girl' Podcast

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2 best friends bonded by a TV obsession, recapping Fox's hit show from 2011-2018, New Girl. Join us as we analyze one of our favorite television shows, episode-by-episode!

  1. JAN 12

    S5 E17 - Road Trip

    This podcast covers New Girl Season 5, Episode 17, Road Trip, which originally aired on April 26, 2016 and was written by Noah Garfinkel and directed by Trent O'Donnell.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: It’s finally Schmidt’s bachelor party!! The plan changes from Tokyo to a manly Las Vegas outing when Schmidt gets spooked from road rage. However, they don’t quite make it to Vegas; they stop at a desert biker bar where Schmidt tries to prove how tough he is.  This episode got a 8.5/10 rating from Kritika and a 7/10 from Kelly and we both had the same favorite character: Nick! Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome  (01:47) Episode Recap: Schmidt’s Bachelor Party (21:34) Episode Recap: Winston’s Worried / Big Schmidt (27:26) Schmidtism (28:38) Pop Culture (32:55) Guest Stars (37:07) Trivia & Fun Facts + Bear Hunt (40:26) Rating & Favorite Character (42:59) Spoilers While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including: ⁠Priceline⁠ - The bachelor party trip to Tokyo was canceled because Nick booked it on a spoof website called Pricelive.cob instead of the legitimate online travel agency. [Pete] ⁠Seeger⁠ - Nick instructed Schmidt on how to appear more tough, saying he should play “Seeger” on the jukebox after dramatically removing his helmet, slamming it down, and telling someone to "watch it."  ⁠Katy Perry / “Roar”⁠ - This song was played during the road trip and the fight scene.  ⁠Rat Pack⁠ - The act of buying everyone in the room a drink was referred to as a "cool move" and a move performed by this legendary group of entertainers.  ⁠Joe Morgan⁠ - Robby compared Cece’s prowess at "going to second base" to this Hall of Fame baseball player, when he had dated her.  Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 17 Bonus Episode! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠whosthatgirlpod@gmail.com⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

    49 min
  2. 12/29/2025

    S5 E16 - Helmet

    This podcast covers New Girl Season 5, Episode 16, Helmet, which originally aired on April 19, 2016 and was written by Sarah Nevada Smith and directed by Josh Greenbaum.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Jess gets stuck in an old helmet of Nick’s after having a sex dream about him. Meanwhile, Winston meets Aly’s boyfriend for the first time. This episode got an 8/10 rating from Kritika whose favorite character was Schmidt and Kelly rated this episode a 7.5/10 and her favorite character was Cece! Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome  (02:15) Episode Recap: Jess’s Sex Dream (33:22) Episode Recap: Winston Meets Aly’s Boyfriend (49:19) Schmidtism (51:03) Pop Culture (54:33) Guest Stars (58:32) Trivia & Fun Facts + Bear Hunt (1:03:40) Rating & Favorite Character (1:05:47) Spoilers While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including: Rubik's Cube - Jess complained that Nick did not finish solving the Rubik's Cube, which was literally one turn from the end. Game of Thrones - Tripp mentioned that his animal acting agency recently signed the crow from Game of Thrones. Avatar - Tripp used a future Avatar movie that takes place on a "cat planet" as an example of why his animal agent job is important. Chicago Bears / Mike Ditka / Vic Fangio / John Fox / Ryan Pace - When Nick asked Jess who her sex dream was about, he guessed if it was former coaches Mike Ditka, Vic Fangio, John Fox, or former GM Ryan Pace. The Chicago Bears also were a reference throughout the episode given Jess’s helmet. Salt-N-Pepa - Jess said Nick sounded like the beginning of a Salt-N-Pepa song.  Michael Jordan - Winston introduced his cat, Furguson, using a nickname that included the full name of basketball legend Michael Jordan. Blue Man Group - Jess sarcastically said her outfit with the football helmet was the "perfect ensemble for a night at the theater" where she could take whatever was thrown at her by the Blue Man Group.  Macaulay Culkin & Kiernan Culkin - The pet casting director suggested that a cat named Patches was unoriginal compared to Furguson, comparing Patches to one of the Culkin brothers.  Hillary Clinton - Jess described having a dream about being in a muffin test kitchen and having Hillary Clinton tell her his muffins "suck."  Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 16 Bonus Episode! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠whosthatgirlpod@gmail.com⁠!Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

    1h 11m
  3. 12/15/2025

    S5 E15 - Jeff Day

    This podcast covers New Girl Season 5, Episode 15, Jeff Day, which originally aired on April 19, 2016 and was written by Joe Wengert and directed by Jay Chandrasekhar.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Jess is having trouble buying a used car so she invents “Jeff Day”, her male alter ego, to help with the buying process. When the car salesman wants Jeff to come in person, Nick and Sam both vie for the role. Meanwhile, we meet Winston’s new girlfriend… and later WIFE… Rhonda, who Schmidt and Cece are concerned about inviting to their wedding. This episode got a 7/10 rating from Kritika and an 8.5/10 from Kelly and we both had the same favorite character: Jess! Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome  (01:59) Episode Recap: Jeff is buying a car (22:06) Episode Recap: Rhonda is Winston’s Plus One (34:11) Schmidtism (36:18) Pop Culture (40:41) Guest Stars (42:42) Trivia & Fun Facts + Bear Hunt (45:40) Rating & Favorite Character (47:52) Spoilers While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including: Willem Dafoe - Schmidt wishfully suggested that Winston’s new girlfriend Rhonda, an army reservist, was the assistant for actor Willem Dafoe. Chris Moneymaker - Jess referenced the name of the World Series of Poker champion, Chris Moneymaker, to illustrate an example of something that is "very well named."  MSRP / [LA Clippers] - Jess, writing as Jeff Day, shared she wanted two thousand dollars off the car's MSRP – Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price – and then enthusiastically cheered for the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team in her email sign off. Ernest [Goes to Camp] - Schmidt expressed his disapproval of 'shenanigans' at his upcoming wedding by comparing the potential disruption to the movie Ernest Goes to Camp.  Cingular Wireless - Rhonda shared an anecdote about adopting a rat with her brother and naming it 'Cingular Wireless' as a playful take on the former mobile phone carrier's name. Sons of Anarchy - The car dealership general manager bonded with Nick over their shared love for the television crime drama series. Oksana Baiul - Jess pretended to receive a phone call from the Ukrainian figure skater as a distraction to take a phone call from Sam.  [Ashton] Kutcher - Because of her pranking, Schmidt referred to Winston's female companion, Rhonda, as "Lady Kutcher," referencing actor Ashton Kutcher and his history of pranking. P!nk - Jess threatened to put the test drive into an uncomfortable situation by turning the thermostat up to ninety degrees and playing the music of the pop artist P!nk on the radio.  Co-Exist Sticker - Schmidt was pleased that the previous owner of a hybrid vehicle had removed all of the 'Co-exist' bumper stickers. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 15 Bonus Episode! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠whosthatgirlpod@gmail.com⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

    55 min
  4. 12/01/2025

    S5 E14 - 300 Feet

    This podcast covers New Girl Season 5, Episode 14, 300 Feet, which originally aired on April 12, 2016 and was written by Sophia Lear and directed by Trent O’Donnell.  Here’s a quick recap of the episode: Jess is still trying to make things right with Sam, even after he issues her a restraining order. Meanwhile, Nick and Schmidt are feuding with a new bar that has opened up near them. This episode got a 5.5/10 rating from Kritika whose favorite character was Winston and Kelly rated this episode a 7.5/10 and her favorite character was Connie! Episode Sections: (00:00) Welcome  (01:26) Episode Recap: Presh (New Bar) (24:38) Episode Recap: Sam Again (40:15) Schmidtism (41:26) Pop Culture (45:23) Guest Stars (48:08) Trivia & Fun Facts + Bear Hunt (52:29) Rating & Favorite Character (54:55) Spoilers While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including: Tonya Harding / Jeff Gillooly - Schmidt compared himself and Nick's desire to retaliate against a rival bar to Tonya Harding's henchmen and Jeff Gillooly.  Grey’s Anatomy - Jess commented that she felt like she was on Grey's Anatomy while wearing Sam’s hospital scrubs.  Civil War - Cece observed that the bartenders' attire made them look like Civil War surgeons. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 14 Bonus Episode! Music: "Hotshot” by ⁠scottholmesmusic.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email us at ⁠whosthatgirlpod@gmail.com⁠! Website: ⁠https://smallscreenchatter.com/⁠

    1h 1m

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2 best friends bonded by a TV obsession, recapping Fox's hit show from 2011-2018, New Girl. Join us as we analyze one of our favorite television shows, episode-by-episode!